Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
LOT 101
In Memoriam Helveticae Corum, ?1291-1991?, No. 12/100, movement No. 504702, case No. 503291. Made in a limited series of 100 examples to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Switzerland in 1991. Fine, rare and elegant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch inserted into a commemorative 22K gold coin, bearing the ?Swiss Unification? and an 18K yellow gold Corum buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.
HKD 27,000 - 40,000
USD 3,800 - 5,700 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 37,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed,engraved graduated bezel, band engraved with ?In Memoriam Helveticae Confoederationis, DCC Annos?, Vendome type lugs engraved with the Swiss flag ang Corum logo, diamond-set winding-crown, back engraved with an allegoric effigy of Switzerland, sapphire crystal. D. Engraved with the ?Swiss Unification? and date. Blackened gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9.5''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to three positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 6 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |